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The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-09-24

body from his head to his tail. When
he threshea the ground with his body
and his eyes grow bright and sparkle
like diamonds we kill deer, antelope
or some other small animal, and tear
ing out the liver throw 1t 10 the snake
while it is warm and the blood is still
coursing through it, The reptile will
strike it again and again, and pretty soon
it will turn black. When he tires the
snake is leased again, and he is induced
to sink his fangs into the soft flesh until
all the poison has been extracted from
him and the liver is reeking with it. He
is then killed, and the liver lifted with a
sharp pole, for so dangerous is it no one
dares to touch it, The liver is let lie for
about an hour, when it will be jet
black and emit sour smell. Arrows arc
then brought and their iron heads
pushed into the liver up to the shaft
They are left sticking there for about an
hour and half, when they are with
drawn and dried in the sun. A thin
glistening yellow scum adheres to the
arrow, and if it so much as touches the
raw flesh it is certain to poison it to
death"
asked if Indians still used poisoned
arrows. 'No," he replied, "no man,
Indian or white man, for years past has
been shot with these arrows, and they
are no longer made - Omaha Republi.
ran
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-09-24
Diamonds In Georgia.

A diamond Of considerable size, we
are informed, was found in this county
not long since, that has been yariously
estimated by experts to be worth from
$1,000 to $1,000. 1t is being set in
its rough state, and will be ON exhibition
soon. Fine diamonds have been found
IN this county and large quantities of
flexible sandstone, the matrix of the
diamond, appears in many places, it is
therefore reasonable to infer that many
OF these precious stones will yet be found
here whenever they are sought for by
those would know them when seen.
-[Gainesville (Ga) Record.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-09-24
Ronnd to Get the R00k.

A former old bachelor, of Spruce
street, who is great lover Of books,
employed an old woman to take care 81
his rooms. The work of arranging and
busting the library led Martha to be
smitten with taste for reading. She
began to spend all her earnings in buy
ing books. Not long ago she entered
the library with parcel of books picked
up at book stall. Her employer, seiz-
ing one of the books, exclaimed: How
much did you give for this2u
''Thirty cents, replied Martha.
'srhirty cents Why, this book i
worth $3OO0," cried the collector. tI'll
give you So for it."
''You have just told me, sir, It Il
worth $4,000 ! will not sell it for less. =
The book was first edition, ex-
tremely rare, of MQntaigne. The servant
would not take leaA than $4,000. This
was more than the bookworm would
agree to pay for it. He thought the
matter over for month. Finally said
he to himself: '"This woman takes good
care of me. She seems to have the same
passion for old books that have. Why
should not marry here | should then
have my Montague. lie popped the
question, was accepted, and tho old
servant brought him the book by way d
dowry.--[ Philadelphia News.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-09-24
Worms that Eat Steel Rails.

The existence has just been discovered
of detestable microbe which feeds upon
iron with as much gluttony as the phyl-
loxera upon the vine Some time ago
the greatest CONSERVATION existed among
the engineers employed on the rail
way at Hagen by the accidents Occurring
always at the same place, proving that
some terrible defect must exist either
in the material or the construction of
the rails. The German Government di-
rected an inquiry to be made and Com
mission of Surveillance to be formed for
the purpose Of maintaining constant
watch at the spot where the accidents
one of them attended with loss of
life-had occurred. 1t was not, how
ever, until after six months had elapsed
that the surface of the rails appeared to
be corroded, as if by acid, to the extent
of 100 yards. The rail was taken up and
broken, and 1t was perceived that it was
literally followed out by thin gray
worm, to which the qualification of
"railoverons" was assigned, and by
which name it is to be Chased in natural
history The worm is said to be two
centimetres in length and of the size Of
the prong of a silver fork in circum-
ference. 1t is of light gray color, and
on the head carries two little glands
filled with corrosive secretion, which
is elected every ten minutes upon the
iron. This liquid renders the iron soft
and spongy, and of the color of rust, and
it is then greedily devoured by the in
sect. "There is no exaggeration, says
the official report Of the commission, Gin
the assertion that this creature, for its
kind, is one of the most voracious kind,
for it has devoured thirty-six kilo-
grammes of rail in fortnight. -
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-09-24
How Indians Poison their Arrows.

twas long time before Friday came,
and began to think that he was going
to disregard my summons, and was get
ting angry when he suddenly put in an
appearance. explained to him what /
wished to know, and without the slight
est hesitation he said to the venerable
arrow maker:
"Tell my brother all about the poi
soned arrows"
''Well," said the old man, "irst we
take bloated yellow rattlesnake in Au-
gust, when he is most poisonous, and tie
him with a forked stick to a stake; then
We tease him until he is in q rage. This
is done by passing a switch over his
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-09-24
When jamie MIXED the Cons

4he daisy held her dainty cup
10 catch the dew drops bright;
The bee had kissed the clover hobs,
And babe them all good night;
The katydid had tuned her song
Among the apple boughs,
And farther stretched the shadows lone,
When jamie miiked the cows.
The swallows fitted here and there,
The bat had left his bower,
The primrose with bashful air,
- Enclosed her petaled flower,
The whippoorwin his plaintive tale
Proclaimed meath wooded boughs,
And twilight dropped her dusky veil,
While jamie MIXED the cows
And Ben, the plow-boy, strolling by,
Comes through the open bars,
While softly in the western sky
Shine out the tranquil stars.
And while the corn blades whisper low,
Two lovers pledge their vows,
Amid the twilight's purple glow,
While jamie MIXED the cows.
A little cottage, snug and Rew,
With hop vines at the door;
The sunbeanls, peeping softly through
Lie dancing on the floor.
And when the first pale evening stars
Shine through the forest boughs,
Young farmer Ben, beside the bars
HaIv.ss Taria ,,,illy 4ha oox,Je
Helen Whitney Clarke.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-09-24
The Meaning OF Idaho.

Those who have wandered among tho
Rockies and gazed upon the SUBMITS of
the great Snowy range before the sun
had climbed high enough to turn the
crystal rivers into silver and light up the
plains with glory have seen in tho dim
light of the dawning day the white
peaks suddenly cleaning as though the
gates of the other world had opened and
a food of the radiance from within had
been permitted to fall on the snow; so
high up that the footsteps of man and
the dust Of the world have never been
able to contaminate it. The sheen IS
brighter than the stars on the sea, and
the dazzling splendor Of jewels cannot
compare with it, This glittenag APP
pearance is called by the Indians
'Idaho," and the nearest the English
language can express it is the gem of
the mountains" with which name the
territory seems 10 have justly been c.
owed.-IGood Cheer
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The Angel of the Crimea.

Sixtyyears ago, in the city of Florence,
Italy, little girl was born, daughter of
William Nightingale, rich land owner.
The little girl was named Florence, for
the city of her birth. Most of her time
she spent at her fathers home in Eng
land, where he instructed her carefully
in her studies. She grew up we'll
educated girl, pretty and rich; but she
did not care to be painter, or poetess,
or singer All her thought seemed to
be how she might please and help those
about her who needed help or comfort.
She was fond of all the animals, and
so gentle, that they seemed to be equally
fond of her One day she found in the
cottage of an old shepherd favorite
sheep-dog Cap, whose leg had been so
badly hurt by a stone that his master
thought it was broken and he would
have to hang the poor creature to put
him out of pain. But Florence went to
see the dog, and found that the leg was
not broken, only very much bruised and
swollen. She found an old flannel petit
coat and tore it into strips; then wrung
them out in hot water and laid them ten
derby on poor Caps swollen leg. In a
few days he was well again and able to
tend his sheep, .,
Sometimes Florence's family passed
season in London; and here, instead of
giving all her time to concerts and par
ties, she would visit hospitals and be-
nevolent institutions. When the family
travelled in Egypt she came across several
sick Arabs, and took care of them until |
they were we'll. No doubt these poor
Arabs thought the English girl was
saint sent down from heaven.
By-and-by she began to realize the
need of studying the business of taking
care of the sick; just as one would study |
medicine, or law, or any other profess
sion; and as her family travelled in Italy |
and France and Germany, she visited the
different asylums and hospitals, care
fully noting the treatment given in each.
Then she spent several months in great |
hospital on the Rhine, and took a thor
ough course of instruction, so that when
she came back to her home in England
she knew more about taking care of sick
people than most of the doctors. In
London there was hospital for sick
governesses; but nobody seemed very
interested in these poor overworked
teachers, and the hospital was about to
fail for lack of means. But Florence
Nightingale took hold of the enterprise,
and gave her time AID money to it for
several years, until by her efforts it was
at last made prosperous.
. Then came that war against Russia
which took place on the peninsula of
Crimea. England sent out shiploads Of
men to the Black Sea to fghtQwith Rus
sia; but in the hurry to get away very
little thought was taken to provide
proper food or clothing, and in the des-
olate country to which they went both
men and animals suffered. After the
first winter cholera broke out, and in
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1887-09-24

Neighbor-What beautiful hens you
have, Mrs. Stuckup.
Mrs. stuckup-Yes, they are all i'm
ported fowls.
Neighbor--You don't tell me so;
suppose they lay eggs every day2
Mrs. Stuckup (proudly)-They could
do so If they saw proper, but my circum-
stances are such that my hetls are not re-
quired to lay eggs every day. --[Texas
siltings.
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FRANKLIN f. JONES,
At STALL NO. 81, In THE MARKET,

Announces to his friends and the public
that he keeps on hand a fresh supply of
the best Beef, Veal and Mutton, also all
kinds of game when in season, and will
be glad to wait on his customers as usual
with politeness and promptness. His
prices are reasonable and satisfaction is
guaranteed. Goods delivered if desired.
DON'T FORGET, STALL NO. 81.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
RESIGN BID.

Mr.. C. P. Rector, the popular railroad
man, who for number Of years has been
the division freight and passenger agent OF
the Missouri Pacific and the st. Louis, TT.
Scott & Wichita railroads, has resi- ,ned his
position in which he has proved himself a
most efficient officer and general favorite
with the public, and especially with the pat
rons of the roads.
This contemplated move has BEEN known
for some time, and Mr.. Rector has received
numerous flattering offers at largely ad-
vanced salary from other corporations, as
well as from the Missouri Pacific system
Mr. Rector's only object in resigning was 70
be able to devote his personal attention to
his large and growing interests in this city.
His successor is Col. Thomas r. Fisher, who
held a similar position in Texas, and he as
sumes the duties Of the Office today. The
railroads in Mr.. r S resignation lose a val
ued official while the city gains worthy
citizen, and social circles are to be congrat-
ulated in having Mrs. Rector as perma-
nent resident in the city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
APLEASANT SURPRISE.

Mr.. Editor:-Wichita is truly city OF
pleasant and endless surprises. A few days
ago the teachers and pupils of Lewis
Academy received donation to their mu-
scum of nicely mounted pelican from Mr.
George C. Strong, and now today they have
again been made the happy recipients OF
complete set Of the Encyclopedia Britannica
bound in library style, accompanied by the
following note of presentations:
We, the undersigned ladies, present to the
teachers and students of Lewis Academy, the
Encyclopedia Britannica. May these books
be never failing spring Of information te
the ineuisitive mind, Yours,
Mesdames L. s. Carter, r. H. Roys, Chas
Caldwell, Larimer, Stinson, L. B. Bunneil
Kos. Harris, II. w. Lewis, W. B. Mead
Chas. Lawrence, Robt. Lawrence, c. K
Miller, Ames Houck, Samuel Houck, Franz
Williams, A. W. Biting, Peck, Martinson
Lloyd, B. Terrell.
That in reply we would say: Ii tbs
young people of Kansas and of WITCH
tia in particular do not exert an influ
snce for good in their days and generation
it surely will not be because they rave moi
had the opportunity to fit themselves fol
life's work We the teachers and pupils Of
Lewis Acacemy hereby extend to all oul
friends, but especially to those parties, ou
sincere thanks for their thoughtfulness anc
kindness, and hope that we may show our
selves worthy of their beneficience by doing
our work faithfully and well.
j. NJ NAYLOR, Principle.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
LEWIS HIGH.

Garfield Post yesterday went into Rock
ford township to pay their last respects to I"
deceased cornrade, Lewis High, formerly q
member of Co. f ~ o. v. /. Comrades II.
d. Heinserrnan, K. p. Ford. George w.
Larimer, John A. Dorian, William Venahle,
William Wiserman, j. w. Heath, N. y.
Rochell, John A. Wallace, John Tucker
acted as pail bearers and conducted the
service according to the ritual Of the q. A.
r.
The deceased comrade WAS a prominent
farmer Of his section, having come 70 this
state several years ago. During the string
times of the Rebellion he valliantiy offered
himself as defender Of the Union he loved
BY his honest industry he has accumulated o
competency and was considered at the time
of his death one OF the wealthy farmers OF
the country.
The funeral services were conducted at the
Presbyterian Church Of Derby, and his re-
mains were laid 10 rest in tbs village GENE
terry in the presence OF large eoncourss Of
friends and neighbors.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
BARB wIxE VENICE MANUFAcroRY

C.. b. Matterson, Of Nattsrson & Hunter,
manufacturers Of barb wire fescc and barb
fesce machinery, at Chicago and Joliet. ar
rived in the city yesterday. He CONES hare
for the purpose Of considering the advizabil-
ity of erecting a mandatory for his goods.
40 was in Kansas City durisg the grsatsr
part OF the past week and had. while there,
a mos. fiattering offer il he would remain.
Recognizing, however, the very desirable 10
cation occupied by Wichita AZ distributing
point for the west and southwest. he thought
it best to take a look a. this city before clos
ing with the Kansas City parties.
His idsa il 70 form a stock company, erect
q plant in which Fifty machines will be placed.
BY this sixty tons Of wire will he consumed a
day and employment given 70 rs psrsonz The
working hours in this busine-. being eighteen
and twenty fo1r hours, 50 great Is tns pres
sure for barb fence.
Mr. Xa;tertoa expects a. sn early day TO
lag the matter before the city, and IL Be car
receive encourages aisnt viii uisisrtske the
erection g The proper buildin - Immediately
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
SIGHT GAINED.

| Several months ago Munsell Bros. per-
formed an operation on gentleman In Reno
county restoring his sight. The patient had
a number of relatives and friends in Parker,
Turner county, Dakota, who had been born
blind, and the parents scarcely entertained
hopes of ever being seen by their children.
They were informed of the success of the
firm in treating the gentleman from Reno
county and very soon decided to seek medi-
cal aid.
| Il was on the fourth Of last February that
parents and children arrived. The children
operated upon from Dakota were Jacob
GRADER, thirteen years old, Ann Waldron,
six years DID, Jacob Waldron, eight years
old; Jacob Swatz and aseven year old son OF
Daniel GRADER, of Reno coanty this state.
| In few days after they arrived one eye OF
each was operated upon. Soon after the
first operation the children were taken sick
with the measles That caused the second
operation to be suspended for several weeks.
Some weeks ago the second operation was
party left on return tip for
Dakota The bandages from their
eyes had been removed and ok could
see. All will be compelled TO wear glasses as
in removing the cataract one of the lenses
were destroyed.
None of them had ever seen ray OF light.
The oder Jacob GRADER, exclaimed when
the bandsge was removed from his eye,
That's white pointing 70 his cuff As he
had never been able 10 see light before, and
hence knew nothing of color, it seems quite
strange to many that the first thing he said
after being able to see revealed knowledge
Of colors. He could readily count figures
and distinguish capital letters. The Others
can see about as distinctly Is be.
Some days ago Mr.. Lewis Smith, col
ored man Of near sixty years. arrived from
Springfield Missouri He has not been able
for over a year TO sec cut Of either ere,
owing to cataracis. the old gentleman
had barely enough money 70 reach the city.
TIE firm agreed to perform the operation
without any compensation. He begged or
the streets for his board Yesterday Sue
ceSstui operation was performed CD one eye
In about ten days the othsr VIII be operated
r.s>r
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
THE DIAMOND LINE.

DR.. John A Brady Of Louisville, KY, AZ
rived last evening enroute to Laredo, Kan
.as, bat meeting several parties here inter
ested IN the building Of the Kansas South
western Railroad diamond Line) and viii
remain over until Monday evening
Tae doctor stated that in his opinion ne
had no doubt tina. IL the aid asked by the
company was voted, on the proposition 10 De
submitted to the southern tier OF townships
N Reno county, that the road would De
built Immediately from Iuka Junction wa
Laredo 10 Andsle The doctor further sad,
that he considered this road Of infinite value
to Wichita as it TOPS ell the extensions OF the
Frisco. Santa Re and Rrck Island railroads
west of the city, and practically making
Wichita the terminus Of the D., II * A
system. The doctor is autographed At the
Manhattan hotel
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
REMEMBERED.

Tomorrow Mr. Dean. the popular, genial
clerk at Hotel Gandolfo. 10 the regret Of lis
many friends. leaves for New York City and
from there goss to Lake Chsutaaqua to take
charge of the large summer hatel at that
famous watering place. Yesterday
he gave a dinnar TO a few OF hi
friends; Messrs. T. C. Wales, h G. Gayer
Cbss. Bonnesti, G.. r Welton, E L. Macken-
zie. r. T. MCLEAN, Dr.. ScaemsnerhoTn, l..
l.. Abbott, Jno Toole, l.. 4 Springer. The
dinner consisting Of seven courses, served IN
true Gandclfo style, en1 intsrseersed with
toast. ami speeches was most heartily enjoy
ed by ell. After the req last Ar. @elton Lad
the host into the Pavilion and there Nj
Wales in few very appropriate remarks
presented him with large broazs lamp aud
a magnificent jewel cass, ASKING hin to re-
give thar1 As a token OF fr1s-ishsp and MARI
OF tie high appreciation il which, he Is held
BIZ. TIE donors. his guests
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
A BuRsTrD CITY.
Some Of the Evidences of 1t by \ Nan " no
Travels.

To the Editor Of the Eagle
Yes. the town is busted. Hundreds Of
houses have been built since the beginning
of the year, and are now occupied by busy,
happy, prosperous families Many hum
dreds are now in process OF construction,
being pushed to completion as rapidly as
men and money can DO it, to get them ready
for families which contracted for them IN
many cases before the building began.
Scores of families are living in tents, others
are stored away in upper rooms and back
rooms awaiting the completion OF their
houses Go on the street at any time OK day
and you can hardly get along on account OF
the busy. rushing throngs; and you can
scarcely cross the street on account
OF the rush Of the teams and wa
CONS Of every description. Go up
Main street or Douglas avenue any evening
and you will be astonished at the crowds OF
laboring men who are taking In the town
after their days work. All this indicates q
bursted community.
The latest and most conclusive argument
we have heard against the possibility OF the
village of Wichita ever becoming the future
great, was delivered by a political and social
economist day or two go. 1t was to the
effect that the evident intention OF
our CITY authorities is to close the
Joints and crush out the lille
it sale of intoxicants would depopulate the
town and lead to the withdrawal OF capital
that would otherwise be invested here.
.sFor,n said this wise man, capitalists won't
invest in town where there's no liberty,
and people won't stay in such town, and
travellers passing through will try to get
glass of beer and can't, and will go on their
way cussing the town" Quoth bystander:
"The town would be better off without all
such people than with them"
j. D. BoTKIN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
A RID.

l am happy to say that my husband be-
Ionged TO such noble, grand union. Since
the time they fousd out that he was sick
they took charge of hin, both day and night.
May that union spread all over the world.
A card Of thanks to Father Casey for his at
tertion while sick and bearing him hope be
will be spared long to his congregation. he
CARDS Of thanks to DR.. Jordan for his atten-
ton, both early and late.
A card Of thanks to W. p. P. & s. W. A.,
of Wichita, Kan. for their kindness during
tho sickness, death and burial Of my beloved
husband For your kind care and help that
you have extended unto me by paying all ex-
penses that have accrued by the death OF
your brother and my faithful husband, l
also extend my thanks to all my other
friends Yours most sincerely.
MRS G. r. WHITE.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
FTyE YEARs

TIE BsT. u. :. Harper VIII ts,i2y frssch
his fifth annual sermon ~ The F1st S&F,'s'
church. and extends special infIisiafa 20
his early frssaGss in " ichIsa 20 &c present.
Grsa. changes Ea-e been brought IN fsaese
Eve xax-s Ii 1852, Wlcai:A bad bu. s.Ceo
uso3ss AMI .as Firxs Eapsis. church ba' Atty
members, and was known ~ TIE Et'la eHarcn
around the corner. The congregation Las
The secozd time eGsSrown tie socse OK wor-
ship, and expects soon 70 erect ~ eseSsns
uzs,ding On is ic.s q. ths corner Of Topaz
aysnue and Thisd streets. Tss passor oom-
u,encs M sixth ysar = ssrvscs vsa :
rr1nea e.nrrh 81 u innronD - 0iasy.